Features

Features

FOcus on transport and Logistics

Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.

The final five metres
March 23, 2017

The final five metres

GIANENRICO GRIFFINI speaks to Dakar 2017 champion, Russian Eduard Nikolaev, from the Kamaz-master team, about the trials and tribulations of his road to the...

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Woe is trailer maintenance
February 23, 2017

Woe is trailer maintenance

It is often forgotten that the trailer is just as important a part of the vehicle as the horse. GAVIN MYERS speaks to Hans...

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Clean fuels 2: South Africaโ€™s problem child
February 23, 2017

Clean fuels 2: South Africaโ€™s problem child

A newer, cleaner standard of fuel was to have been introduced to South African motorists in July, but experts say it may only see...

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Sinotruk aims high
February 23, 2017

Sinotruk aims high

With one of the strongest market shares in its home country, success in Africa and partnerships with multiple international organisations, Sinotruk is now ready...

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Truck Test on the horizon
February 23, 2017

Truck Test on the horizon

The final meeting for the preparation of Truck Test 2017 has taken place and excitement is in the air!

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Global high five
February 17, 2017

Global high five

As Nissan embarks on a drive to become a global player in the commercial vehicle arena, JARLATH SWEENEY of Irish magazine, Fleet Transport, sends...

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Stopping with confidence
February 17, 2017

Stopping with confidence

Brakes are one component on which no vehicle owner or operator can afford to skimp. How do you know the replacement items you buy...

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Used vehicles gaining favour
February 17, 2017

Used vehicles gaining favour

The used-vehicle market is set to continue the positive sales performance it presented in 2016. Here is what some used-vehicle specialists have to say...

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Time to streamline your meals on wheels
February 17, 2017

Time to streamline your meals on wheels

Companies in the food and beverage industry that have outdated transport systems (think manual logbooks and hastily scribbled addresses) are at risk of falling...

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Itโ€™s the lawโ€ฆ
December 3, 2016

Itโ€™s the lawโ€ฆ

VIC OLIVER highlights some proposed amendments to the National Road Traffic Act, which could well come into effect during 2017

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Fuelled for success
December 3, 2016

Fuelled for success

Bongani Motloung, sale manager, retail commercial fleet SA, at Shell South Africa, talks about his role in providing the fuel that keeps industry going

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An engineer through and through
December 3, 2016

An engineer through and through

Andre Cilliers, managing director at BPW Axles, shares the tale of his rise to success

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